Photograph of the inscription on the freize on the Denver Municipal Auditorium located in Denver, Colorado. Completed in 1908, this Renaissance Revival style arena/theater was designed by Denver architect Robert Willison. Constructed of buff brick, the three-story terracotta trimmed building featured prominent corner towers that were topped with cupolas. The massive 246 by 145 foot building was second only to New York's Madison Square Garden in size. Associated with Denver's City Beautiful movement, the completion of the building marked the high point of Mayor Robert W. Speer's first term in office. A 1940 annex was expanded in 1950, and the building remains in use as a component of the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

Original photograph held by The Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, History Colorado

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